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Paul Pierce News / Boston Celtics on SI / October 22
Three Most Interesting Things Said at Celtics Practice Thursday, Including Paul Pierce
The Boston Celtics hit the practice floor again on Thursday, trying to put the sting of an opening night collapse to Detroit behind them. “I don't think it's concerning,” Sam Hauser said.
Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / October 22
With The Truth in the building, Celtics give honest perspective on loss to Pistons 
Yeah, that was a stinker. Despite Paul George turning back the clock for 38 points, the Celtics were out-rebounded and lost the margin battle in the trenches, Jayson Tatum looked off, and Jaylen Brown looked great in a Sixers win over the Knicks on their Ring Night.
Mitchell Robinson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 22
Celtics’ Mitchell Robinson ethers his ‘trash’ performance vs. Pistons, and he’s absolutely right
The Boston Celtics stumbled out of the gates on Tuesday afternoon with an ugly road loss to the Detroit Pistons, blowing a 22-point lead in the process.
The 'NBA 60-point scorers' quiz
Throughout NBA history, only 40 players have scored 60 or more points during an NBA regular-season game. How many of the 40 can you name in six minutes?
Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / October 22
The Boston Celtics Need One Position to Play Great Every Night to be Their Best Selves
Joe Mazzulla has called centers the most important position in basketball, and if the Boston Celtics' season-opening loss showed us anything, it’s that
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
Payton Pritchard News / The Lead / October 22
Payton Pritchard’s New Deal Will Be a Bargain by Next Year
NBA insider Shams Charania recently announced that Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard signed a new two-year, $44.2 million contract extension. It includes a mutual option for the 2029-30 season.
Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / October 22
Hauser-Queta lineup makes early case for starting five
The Boston Celtics trotted out a starting lineup of Derrick White, Jordan Walsh, Jayson Tatum, Paul George, and Mitchell Robinson in the team’s Opening Day loss — but it might not be the team’s best.
Paul George News / Stadium Rant / October 21
Paul George Celtics Debut Delivers A Stunning Record, Not Trade Vindication
The Paul George Celtics debut delivered an immediate spectacle for the Boston Celtics after a summer that reshaped the franchise. George scored 38 points against the Detroit Pistons, establishing a franchise record for a player’s first regular-season appearance.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 21
NBA Notes: Celtics, Joe Mazzulla, Pelicans, Suns, Jalen Green
The Celtics had more than enough opportunities to prevent their opening-night collapse. Too often, they helped the Pistons along. That’s the assessment of John Karalis of Celtics On SI, whose breakdown of Tuesday’s 121-113 loss goes beyond Jayson Tatum’s poor shooting.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
NBA News / Boston Celtics on SI / October 21
The Biggest Mistakes the Boston Celtics Made During Collapse vs. Detroit Pistons
There is a lot of hand-wringing over the Boston Celtics blow 22-point lead in their season-opening loss to the Pistons. Obviously, the made plenty of mistakes along the way, so I wanted to take a closer look at what those were.
Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 21
Jayson Tatum draws Scottie Pippen comparison after Celtics’ first game of season
On Tuesday afternoon, the Boston Celtics fell to 0-1 with a huge blown lead against the Detroit Pistons on the road. It was a particularly bad game for star Jayson Tatum, who shot just 6-23 from the field in the loss and laid several bricks down the stretch as Boston attempted to make a late rally.
Boston Celtics News / Fadeaway World / October 21
Stephen A. Smith Calls Out Jayson Tatum For Not Stopping Celtics From Trading Jaylen Brown
Stephen A. Smith thinks Jayson Tatum could have stopped the Boston Celtics from trading Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers. After the Celtics blew
Paul George News / Larry Brown Sports / October 21
Paul George opens up on his health after his historic Celtics debut
Paul George had quite an introduction to Boston Celtics fans, but the journey to his historic performance on Tuesday wasn’t as easy as it looked. In his first game in a Celtics uniform, the nine-time NBA All-Star put on a show, albeit in a 121-113 loss to the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich.
Jayson Tatum News / Larry Brown Sports / October 21
Jokes pour in after Jayson Tatum's stinker in Celtics season opener
Jayson Tatum’s awful performance in the Boston Celtics’ season opener gave the haters the material they craved. Tatum was simply not himself in Boston’s
Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / October 20
Paul George rediscovered 'pop' while making Celtics history in Boston debut
Who would've guessed beleaguered forward Paul George would set a franchise record in his debut with the Boston Celtics?
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 20
Celtics' Jayson Tatum starts 2026-27 NBA season with quiet 13-point performance vs. Pistons
After trading guard Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason, the Boston Celtics want Tatum to cement himself as a clear No. 1. He didn't look ready to assume that role in Boston's 121-113 loss to the Detroit Pistons in the Celtics season opener on Tuesday.
Joe Mazzulla News / Yardbarker / October 20
Celtics’ opening-day collapse to Pistons was all too familiar
The Boston Celtics began a new era on Tuesday afternoon against the Detroit Pistons.
Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / October 20
Celtics’ trade for Paul George already paying huge dividends
At least for one day, the trade is looking much better for the Celtics than anyone expected.
Payton Pritchard News / Athlon Sports / October 20
Celtics Veteran Reveals Unexpected Payton Pritchard Moment Before NBA Season
The Boston Celtics have no shortage of recognizable names entering the 2026-27 NBA season, but one of the team’s most interesting relationships might involve two guards at very different stages of their careers.
Kendrick Perkins News / Larry Brown Sports / October 21
Kendrick Perkins gets brutally honest on Celtics’ NBA title hopes
Can the Boston Celtics make an NBA Finals run even without Jaylen Brown? Former Celtics big man Kendrick Perkins certainly doesn’t think so, and he let his feelings be known during an episode of “First Take” ahead of NBA Opening Night.
Boston Celtics News / Viral Sports News / October 19
Boston Celtics Get Bad News on New Addition Before Season
The Boston Celtics’ newest two-way contract addition, guard Devin Carter, will miss the start of the 2026-27 regular season after being diagnosed with mononucleosis.
Boston Celtics News / Hoops Rumors / October 17
Celtics Waive Four Camp Invitees
The Celtics have finalized a series of cuts, placing Hayden Gray, Milos Uzan, Gabe McGlothan, and Tucker DeVries on waivers, according to NBA.com’s transaction log.
Devin Carter News / Hoops Rumors / October 17
Celtics Converting Devin Carter To Two-Way Contract
Former lottery pick Devin Carter is having his Exhibit 10 contract converted to a two-way deal by the Celtics, league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link).
Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / October 13
Celtics get a bargain with Payton Pritchard extension
He'd clearly get more on the open market, but Pritchard wanted to stay in Boston and get life-changing money, rather than test free agency in 2028.
Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / October 12
Celtics' starting lineup questions don't need just one answer
An embarrassment of riches isn't a bad spot to be in, and that seems to be where Joe Mazzulla and the Celtics find themselves with a new season just a week away.
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